Arunava Ghosh 
On this 16/05/2025, as usual, we bring you the latest and greatest in the world of anime. From fresh episode releases to new announcements, to exciting upcoming series, we’ve got you covered with everything happening in the anime world today. Check out today’s updates below!
“Utano☆Princesama Maji LOVE TABOO NIGHT XXXX” special PV released! A-1 Pictures animated the concert film which is now screening theatrically in Japan.
【ＮＥＷ！】Special PV:
“April Showers Bring May Flowers” TV anime opening theme: “BLOOM (feat. Ayumu Imazu)” by TWS!
SILVER LINK. is animating the series which begins in July.
– Synopsis –
Hana Tabata has accepted her role as the unattractive side character in other people’s stories. Though her name is Japanese for “flower,” she sure doesn’t feel like one. That doesn’t mean she can’t enjoy some heart-pounding romance manga—and maybe occasionally, every so often, imagine herself as the heroine. But when the most popular guy in class stumbles upon a daydreaming Hana, she braces herself for the embarrassment and humiliation to come. Unexpectedly, he keeps her secret—and he also won’t stop striking up conversations with her! Ever the pessimist, Hana can’t help feeling suspicious…But could it be that his friendly demeanor is genuine?
“Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota” TV anime additional cast announced! STUDIO POLON is animating the series which is scheduled for this year.
Tabuchi-san (CV: Yumiri Hanamori)
Odajima-san (CV: Mayu Mineda)
– Synopsis –
Kashiwada and Oota are classmates at a junior high school.
Oota is always thinking of pranks to surprise Kashiwada, but he always fails. Kashiwada likes to look at Oota, for he shows his emotions on his face too much. They look like opposite type of people, but they both care about each other.
“Look, Oota is up to something…” Other classmates love to see the unique relationship between them.
A heart-warming love comedy which takes place in an ordinary junior high school in Japan.
“Hitozuma no Kuchibiru wa Kan Chuuhai no Aji ga Shite” TV anime character PV: Yui (CV: Shiho Kawaragi ※ broadcast ver.)!
raiose is animating the series which is scheduled to begin broadcasting in July.
【ＮＥＷ！】Character PV – Yui:
“See You Tomorrow at the Food Court” TV anime main PV released! Atelier Pontdarc is animating the 6-episode series which begins in July.
【ＮＥＷ！】Main PV:
[Opening theme song artist]
Oisicle Melonpan
– Synopsis –
To their classmates, Wada is a quiet rich girl while Yamamoto is an intimidating lone wolf…but what they don’t know is that Wada is a mobile game addict in a passionate love-hate relationship (with a 2D character) and Yamamoto has a penchant for urban legends with eyes only for her favorite YouTuber. And their biggest not-so-secret secret—these unlikely friends meet at the food court every day after school to rant, rave, and learn what makes each other tick!
Crunchyroll has announced that it will stream “KAMITSUBAKI CITY UNDER CONSTRUCTION” as it airs beginning in July! SMDE is animating the series.
– Synopsis –
Seven years after humanity was devastated by a major disaster, a beacon of science and prosperity rises in Kamitsubaki City. But lurking in its shadows are Tesseractor, monsters born from human darkness. Only the Witchling, five girls with voices that wield magic, stand against them. With every note, they fight, not just to protect the peace of the city, but to heal a broken world.
